Lactation Consultant

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Clinic Manager develop breastfeeding program including policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with patient to establish breastfeeding goals based on evidence-based practices and addressing physical, emotional, and cultural needs of the patient.
• Develop feeding plans to address the nutritional needs of the infant that may include but is not limited to breastfeeding support, breast pumping support, and supplementation as appropriate.
• Consult, educate, and advise lactating patients with breastfeeding challenges, providing encouragement to support breastfeeding goals.
• Provide evidence-based information regarding a mother’s use, during lactation, of medications (over the counter and prescription), alcohol, tobacco and street drugs, and their potential impact on milk production and child safety.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and passionate about helping patients enjoy a positive and successful breastfeeding experience.
• Identify and address breastfeeding barriers and challenges.
• Able to teach and coach patients.
• Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
• Effective navigation and documentation in an electronic medical record.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.

Skills

• Enthusiastic about breastfeeding and passionate about helping patients enjoy a positive and successful breastfeeding experience.
• Identify and address breastfeeding barriers and challenges.
• Able to teach and coach patients.
• Proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.).
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• Opportunities to serve others and be part of a dynamic team based environment.
• Great benefit package.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD